Hopefully the Minnesota Timberwolves aren’t too married to their blue and white uniforms, because if they play like they played in the debut of their Prince-inspired purple home jerseys all the time, fans might demand a switch.

The foster youth being served by Connections to Independence (C2i) were the real winners during the 5th annual Run for the Roses Kentucky Derby fundraiser held May 5 at Warehouse Winery in St. Louis Park. photos/HARRY COLBERT, JR.

Text and Facebook Messenger messages didn’t go out until Friday night for a Sunday gathering, but the late notice didn’t suppress turnout for Terry Austin’s birthday party at Rojo Mexican Grill in the West End.